The White Boy Saved Us All Again in Gladiator II
A direct fall into the white savior narrative

A stage play adaptation of William Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece "Romeo and Juliet". The setting is Verona, a dark city where "the present" and "the past" intertwine. The romance of pure lovers and the unresolved passions and conflicts of young people will be presented in a contemporary and fantastical way through a richly artistic movement that combines theater and dance.
A direct fall into the white savior narrative
Paris is Burning elevated drag and ballroom into the public consciousness and permanently impacted LGBT culture. However, the performers featured in the documentary didn't reap the rewards of their visibility.
The more biting satire is reserved for those on top of the power structure, such as the police, while those occupying lower levels are given more nuance and likability, even if they operate on the wrong side of the law. This principle gives Deep Cover its heart.
"The Platform" is horror and science fiction film doubling as a visual commentary on capitalism and economic inequality. The movie is not for the faint of heart nor the viewer hoping for political neutrality in their film's depth.
As a whole, Sightless pushed boundaries between illusion and reality. It made viewers question if there really is a difference. Ellen was strong, brave, and even compassionate given her situation. She was a force to be reckoned with.